Panasonic PT-44LCX65 User Guide

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Lamp replacement procedure
Turn power off, wait until power indicator stops 
blinking red, then disconnect the power cord 
from the wall outlet and confirm that the area 
around the lamp unit has cooled down.
LAMP indicator
POWER button 
/POWER indicator
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d.  Please wait more than one hour to cool the lamp 
before replacing it.
The lamp unit is sold separately. To purchase 
a replacement, call the Panasonic accessory 
department, toll free at: 1-800-332-5368.
Lamp unit Part No. : TY-LA1000
c.  After the cooling fan has stopped, Disconnect the 
power cord from the outlet.
a.  Press the POWER button on the Remote Contro to 
turn off the power.
b.  Wait for about 1 minute until the cooling fan stops.
• The lamp cooling fan will continue to operate for 
about 1 minute after turning off the power. Do not 
unplug the power cord from the outlet until the fan 
has stopped. Avoid interrupting the power line by 
using circuit breakers or switchable power strips.
Influences of frequent lighting, continuous light use for 
over 24 hours, the number of times lit, the length of 
time between lightings, etc. may shorten lamp life.
(Because of this, we recommend having a 
replacement lamp on hand.)
WARNING
Failure to follow these warnings when replacing the 
lamp unit could result in personal injury:
1)  The lamp could rupture if dropped and lamp 
fragments could cause injury.
2)  Because the lamp unit is hot immediately after its 
use, touching it may cause burns. 
Please allow the lamp to cool before handling or 
replacing the lamp unit.
3)  If replacement of the lamp unit becomes necessary 
during the operation of the Projection Display, follow 
the procedure below.
Because of the possibility of injury, strictly follow 
the replacement procedure on the next page.
This product has a High Intensity Discharge (HID) 
lamp that contains a small amount of mercury.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your 
community due to environmental considerations.  
For disposal or recycling information please contact 
your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries 
Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>
CAUTION
e.  [If you need to replace the lamp more urgently]
• The Projection Display has a forced cooling feature. After 
the POWER button is turned OFF, and during the first 
minute of the normal cooling fan operation, press the 
VOL+ button on the Projection Display and the ▲ button 
on the Remote Control at same time for more than 5 
seconds. The cooling fan operates for about 10 minutes.
Replacing the lamp unit
• Please wait more than one hour for lamp replacement.
  If you need to replace the lamp more urgently, 
please see “e” at left.
 THE LAMP NEEDS TO BE
 REPLACED, AND THE LAMP
 HOUR METER NEEDS TO BE
 RESET.
Lamp unit replacement period
The Lamp is a consumable item and it’s life varies 
based on individual usage. Panasonic warranties the 
original Lamp for a period of 18 months from the date 
of purchase of the TV. Replacing the lamp is so easy 
that you can do it yourself. For the lamp replacement 
procedure, please see the next page.
• The unit will detect when 
the Lamp’s end of life 
is approaching and the 
message (shown at right) will 
be displayed.
• The LAMP indicator light will 
be lit when the Lamp’s end of 
life is approaching.